sparrow legs Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 do you think this bullbar looks ok? it has a winch fitted into it which would look smaller when painted, its an idea im thinking of getting cast, do you think they would look right to sell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ма��u$*2k9*kid Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 looking good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeredriver Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 heck yea looks great mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 I like it Mike, think the tube's a bit big though... at a guess I would say plastic coated wire would be a better diameter maybe..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow legs Posted November 27, 2008 Author Share Posted November 27, 2008 i guesed it was a bit big but was worth seen what people thought, i dont know if i want to go down the road of scratch building one \ i will paint it tomorro, i bet it will look smaller painted if people dont think casting them is worth it i will just glue this one on and keep it as a one off for myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 think the idea is good, do's need to be little smaller other wise good idea;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 As above Mike really... cracking idea... lovely build... but the tubing is too big really I guess buddy \ You could make a simple Front hoop out of that mind you... like this one... or an 'off-roader' high approach angle one like this one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow legs Posted November 28, 2008 Author Share Posted November 28, 2008 As above Mike really... cracking idea... lovely build... but the tubing is too big really I guess buddy \ You could make a simple Front hoop out of that mind you... like this one... Pic removed - we've seen it once already ! or an 'off-roader' high approach angle one like this one... Pic removed as above i could do but the idea was a work horse bull bar not a school run type may look at different ideas \ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshman Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Nice one, Marky i havent seen that pic of your landie before, the one in the mud. Anymore mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Sorry Mike.. was only trying to be helpful... School runs indeed... I'll take you out one day and show you a shortcut to school... bring some clean pants wont you young man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcb4cxkid Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 the tube defiantly is too thick but it would be spot on if you could get the tubing smaller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 having seen it today it was actually fairly good in comparison to what was fitted to my landie it was ok. once painted it will look the bee's knee's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow legs Posted November 28, 2008 Author Share Posted November 28, 2008 Sorry Mike.. was only trying to be helpful... School runs indeed... I'll take you out one day and show you a shortcut to school... bring some clean pants wont you young man didnt see from the first pic it was your off road 90 just thought you were showing the school run type bar, second pic i see has a bar with a winch etc i was wanting a full width bar like most farm landies have on stock farms to protect the front end, not for show i could look at making a bar but its abig job to get it to look right, all the bends etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 when you spraying it andshowing us finished item ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmajor Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 try brass or alloy tubing [ home base] not sure how youd bend it though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 try brass or alloy tubing [ home base] not sure how youd bend it though How about... filling it with water.... then freezing it.... then bending it around something round and letting it thaw out perhaps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ма��u$*2k9*kid Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 any new updates yet mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow legs Posted December 1, 2008 Author Share Posted December 1, 2008 no, not yet, im thinking seen as its stated its too big i will paint and glue onto my landi as a one off but if i do that i cant get it cast unsure what direction to take \ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 no, not yet, im thinking seen as its stated its too big i will paint and glue onto my landi as a one off but if i do that i cant get it cast unsure what direction to take \ What about the brass tubing option Mike... You must be able to get some in the right size I reckon.... I've seen a little pipe bender in the Squires catalogue I am sure \ - could be a useful little tool to own as well I reckon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGEL FORD Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 why tube, solid rod is cheaper and easier to bend, don't forget painting will make it even thicker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 why tube, solid rod is cheaper and easier to bend, don't forget painting will make it even thicker. Ah Ha... I guess you are right Mr F... is it as easily available as tube then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow legs Posted December 2, 2008 Author Share Posted December 2, 2008 may try solid rod, i have loads in stock as i use it for axles etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FB Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 aluminum tubing from EMA and a pipe bender....easy to do ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 brass rod goes well with a set of round nose pliers, thats usally how i bend mine,the tighter the bend the closer to the end of the nibs you go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow legs Posted December 2, 2008 Author Share Posted December 2, 2008 aluminum tubing from EMA and a pipe bender....easy to do ;) go ahead ben, we will follow your lead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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